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Brought to you by CallRail. Social media is an ever-changing landscape, ripe with possibility. In 2023, in order to best leverage social media for your business, you’ll need to prepare for what’s on the horizon. These ten tips will help you achieve success with your social media marketing in 2023.
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How to Raise Prices Without Losing Customers
Brought to by Lexmark. Inflation, the pandemic, and supply chain disruptions have impacted expenses, making it more expensive to conduct business. Many small businesses are hesitant to raise prices for fear of alienating customers, but it is possible! Here are 12 ways to do it.
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SPCC’s Small Business Center is accepting applications for this program
Do you have an idea? Are your ready to take action to turn that idea into a business venture? Launch Unison is a program to help individuals in Union and Anson Counties start a small business.
The program is offered by South Piedmont Community College’s Small Business Center.
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Nonprofit Series
Our Nonprofit series is back in 2023
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Tuesday, March 14th,
12 pm-1:30 pm
Starting a Non-Profit
Starting a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity is not a decision to be taken lightly. Public charities are subject to federal and state rules and regulations that are not imposed on “for-profit” small businesses, including how they will generate income. The purpose of this workshop is to help newly established and potential nonprofit founders gather information needed to make an informed decision on how to move their charitable missions forward.
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Tuesday, April 18th,
12 pm-1:30 pm
21 Ways to Fund a Non Profit
Nonprofits generally need every possible dollar they can get to further their mission. Yet, the matter of “where” to find these dollars has eluded many nonprofit leaders, especially those who are new to the sector. This workshop was written to help small nonprofit leaders who have not reached their funding goals identify multiple sources for generated revenue to further their charitable mission. This workshop is intended for U.S. Nonprofit 501c3 Organizations; however, the content is very universal and can be applied to most public charities anywhere in the world.
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Thursday, May 18th,
12 pm-1:30 pm
How to Access Nonprofit Sponsorships, Grants, and Resources
This workshop provides a high-level overview of the online spaces available for major sources of funding and nonprofit resources. Divided into three sections, the discussion addresses the following objectives: (1) the best grant databases and websites, (2) where to locate corporate sponsors, and (3) nonprofit resources that will help you further your mission.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 26
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Is Starting a Business Right for You? Start-up Basics: This is an introductory workshop.
Start-up Basics: This introductory workshop focuses on the basics of testing your business idea and identifying the key factors that influence start-up success. Start-up Basics provides you with an overview of the skills and tools you need when deciding to start a business. In this session, you learn about: the advantages and disadvantages of owning a business, the most profitable form for your business, and the fundamentals of formation, organization, marketing, cash flow and funding sources.
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Hosted by: Carolina Health Connections &
Harwell Law Firm, P.A.
THIS IS A FREE IN-PERSON EVENT
Outback Steakhouse
8338 Pineville Matthews Rd
Pineville, NC 28226
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18
10:30AM - 12:30PM
Enjoying Retirement Without Worrying
Retirement is great if you already have a financial plan, or so you think.
Do you have a Medical and Financial Power of Attorney in place?
What types of options are available if you need help taking care of a loved one or yourself?
Have you asked someone if they are willing to manage your money if you are not able to?
You may think you can trust the person you have left responsible, but are you aware that 60% of elder abuse is done by a trusted family member? Are you getting the maximum Social Security you are entitled to?
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Maria Overcash, President/Agent, Carolina Health Connections, LLC
Licensed Insurance Sales in SC & NC
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Helen Ruth (HR) Harwell, Harwell Law Firm, P.A.
Attorney and Certified SCORE Mentor
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Small Business Webinars
All webinars are held from 1:00pm - 2:00pm Eastern
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Many factors determine a business's success, but the two most significant factors are good planning and thoughtful strategy. Entrepreneur Ramon Ray, a popular SCORE presenter and best-selling author, will share his best tips on starting your business the right way. | |
Join this live Q&A, with a certified SCORE mentor and subject matter expert, for answers to your questions about supplier diversity and certification. | |
这个网上讲座将会以普通话进行, 我们会讨论以下内容. This webinar is presented in Mandarin for our Mandarin-speaking clients. | |
Search engines are constantly changing their search algorithms so it is important to keep updated. Our seasoned SEO expert will show you the best SEO practices for dominating search engine results with your own domain and across your social media. | |
Our expert inventor and business owner will teach you how to brainstorm ideas, protect your intellectual property, bring your idea to life and commercialize it for sale. | |
Professional marketing coach and expert Patty Ross will help you create a marketing plan, define your brand, determine your audience and find where to advertise to get a positive return on investment. | |
The name Kkunda is a tribute to Corrina's husband's village in west Africa.
Meaning "my village or mines".
Kkunda sells African-inspired clothing and accessories including skirts, dresses, headwraps, hats, bags and more.
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-What would you say to other entrepreneurs who are thinking about using SCORE?
Do it, it's so worth it. As an entrepreneur we all should have accountability partners, people that help you reach to the top and this is what I consider my mentor as a coach, an accountability partner. Yes do it...
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How has SCORE Charlotte been beneficial to you and your business?
Everything from zoom classes, connections, understanding the fundamentals in the entrepreneur world, search engine optimization, and so much more. Allowing me to apply these things in my business, it has made a difference.
-How has having a SCORE Charlotte mentor helped support your new business?
I got the opportunity to work with an experienced entrepreneur. He always knows exactly what I need to do to keep climbing up. He always checks in and sends me all the current information and zoom classes.
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SCORE Charlotte
is supported by and partners with several local organizations and businesses
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SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. We have been doing this for more than 50 years.
Because our work is supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration, and thanks to our network of 10,000+ volunteers, we are able to deliver our services at no charge or at a very low cost. Find out more about our mission, vision and values.
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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBA. | | | | |